Louisiana time zone
Central Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in Louisiana
Questions
What time zone is Louisiana in?
All of Louisiana is on Central Time (UTC−6, or UTC−5 in summer).
Does Louisiana have two time zones?
No. Louisiana is entirely on Central Time.
Does Louisiana observe daylight saving time?
Louisiana observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.
What time is it in Louisiana right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Louisiana.